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direct financing

Financial services; Venture capital

Financing without the use of underwriting. Direct financing is often done by investment bankers.

drive-by deal

Financial services; Venture capital

Slang often use when referring to a deal in which a venture capitalist invests in a startup with the goal of a quick exit strategy. The VC takes little to no role in the management and monitoring of ...

due diligence

Financial services; Venture capital

The process of investigation and evaluation, performed by investors, into the details of a potential investment, such as an examination of operations and management and the verification of material ...

equity financing

Financial services; Venture capital

Term used for company's issuance of shares of common or preferred stock to raise money from outside parties. Equity financing is commonly done when its per share prices are high-the most money that ...

equity offerings

Financial services; Venture capital

Raising funds by offering ownership in a corporation through the issuing of shares of a corporation's common or preferred stock.

executive summary

Financial services; Venture capital

Executive Summary refers to a synopsis of the key points of a business plan.

exit

Financial services; Venture capital

The sale or exchange of a significant amount of company ownership for cash, debt, or equity of another company.

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